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Forrester maps AI shift from digital into physical use
Robotics

Forrester maps AI shift from digital into physical use

Forrester says the next wave of AI will reach robotics, transport and commerce, with agentic tools, security and trust set to pay off first.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Adobe unveils Firefly AI assistant to streamline creative workflows
Software-as-a-Service

Adobe unveils Firefly AI assistant to streamline creative workflows

Adobe unveils Firefly AI Assistant to streamline multi-step creative workflows across Photoshop, Premiere and other apps, with public beta due soon.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Adobe launches Firefly AI Assistant for creative apps
Marketing Technologies

Adobe launches Firefly AI Assistant for creative apps

Adobe adds Firefly AI Assistant and new editing tools as it deepens its push into agentic creativity across Photoshop, Premiere and more.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Fujifilm launches Instax Mini 13 with self-timer in NZ
Social Media

Fujifilm launches Instax Mini 13 with self-timer in NZ

Fujifilm adds a built-in self-timer to the Instax Mini 13, making hands-free shots easier in New Zealand at NZD $149.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Gigabyte bundles Surfshark One with AI laptops in ANZ
Software-as-a-Service

Gigabyte bundles Surfshark One with AI laptops in ANZ

Gigabyte pairs Surfshark One with select AERO X16 and GAMING A16 laptops in Australia and New Zealand to boost its AI PC pitch.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
AI, search and strategy: SEO still holds
Marketing Technologies

AI, search and strategy: SEO still holds

SEO remains vital as AI reshapes search, with intent-led content, technical strength and clear strategy now key to online visibility.

By Kia Ora Digital • 6 min read • Last month
Blackmagic expands Resolve with new Photo page & cameras
Storage

Blackmagic expands Resolve with new Photo page & cameras

Blackmagic adds stills editing to DaVinci Resolve 21 as it unveils new cameras, live audio software and 100G IP production gear.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Game review: Marathon (PS5)
Gaming

Game review: Marathon (PS5)

Marathon review: Bungie's extraction shooter boasts slick gunplay and sharp visuals, but sparse launch content and a console fee blunt its appeal.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Last month
Has AAA gaming left portable too late?
Gaming

Has AAA gaming left portable too late?

GTA 6's switch away from Nintendo Switch 2 at launch underlines a wider shift as studios rethink portable play, exclusives and hybrid gaming.

By Kevin Janzen • 6 min read • Last month
Game review: Crimson Desert (PC)
Gaming

Game review: Crimson Desert (PC)

Crimson Desert impresses with a sprawling fantasy world, refined launch-day fixes and deep systems in a standout PC role-playing adventure.

By Darren Price • 6 min read • Last month
SharkNinja retail media drive lifts sales at Noel Leeming
Digital Signage

SharkNinja retail media drive lifts sales at Noel Leeming

SharkNinja retail media push at Noel Leeming lifts unit sales 12 per cent, with Facebook return on ad spend topping USD $15.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Fanta & Xbox launch limited-edition drinks in New Zealand
Gaming

Fanta & Xbox launch limited-edition drinks in New Zealand

Fanta and Xbox roll out limited-edition gaming cans in New Zealand, tying Call of Duty, Halo, Forza and Diablo IV to a prize promotion.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
One NZ readies satellite texts as Cyclone Vaianu nears
Unified Communications

One NZ readies satellite texts as Cyclone Vaianu nears

One NZ on alert as Cyclone Vaianu threatens outages, with satellite texting ready for compatible phones if mobile coverage fails.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Last month
Game preview: Saros (Playstation 5)
Gaming

Game preview: Saros (Playstation 5)

Saros preview: Housemarque's PS5 exclusive mixes fast-paced gunplay, roguelike death loops and brutal boss fights.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Last month
Game review: Death Stranding 2: On the Beach (PC)
Gaming

Game review: Death Stranding 2: On the Beach (PC)

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach lands on PC with ultrawide support, unlocked framerates and slick visuals, but remains an odd, divisive journey.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Last month
Samsung launches AI heat pump to cut New Zealand bills
Internet of Things

Samsung launches AI heat pump to cut New Zealand bills

Samsung rolls out AI Smart GEO WindFree Heat Pump in New Zealand, offering app-based controls and energy tracking as households brace for winter costs.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Last month
Turnitin sees shift from AI detection to classroom use
EduTech

Turnitin sees shift from AI detection to classroom use

Turnitin report finds educators are pushing for assignment-specific AI rules as schools shift from detection to classroom integration and disclosure.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Hisense unveils RGB MiniLED TVs for Australia & New Zealand
Home Theatre

Hisense unveils RGB MiniLED TVs for Australia & New Zealand

Hisense to roll out RGB MiniLED sets in Australia and New Zealand from late May, with NZD $2,299 entry pricing and wider screen choices.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Hisense broadens RGB MiniLED TVs in Australia & New Zealand
Consumer Technology Association

Hisense broadens RGB MiniLED TVs in Australia & New Zealand

Hisense brings RGB MiniLED TVs to more Australian and New Zealand homes from AUD $2,299, widening the UR range with Devialet-tuned audio.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month